Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 by Rep. Andrew S. Clyde
Signed into law.
This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements related to energy conservation standards for specific types of appliances.
Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a rule titled the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment and published by the Department of Energy (DOE) on October 9, 2024. Under the rule, DOE modified its regulations on the energy efficiency of certain types of consumer products (e.g., washing machines and dishwashers) and industrial equipment (e.g., computer room air conditioners). DOE modified certification requirements, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for these products and equipment to (1) align reporting requirements with currently applicable energy conservation standards and test procedures, and (2) provide DOE with the information necessary to determine the appropriate classification of products for the application of standards.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
- May 9, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-8.
- May 9, 2025Signed by President.
- May 6, 2025Presented to President.
- May 1, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Apr 30, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.
- Apr 30, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.
- Apr 30, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)
- Apr 29, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644)
- Apr 29, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644)
- Mar 6, 2025Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Mar 5, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 5, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)
- Mar 5, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)
- Mar 5, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998)
- Mar 5, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 42, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- Mar 5, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Mar 5, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
- Mar 5, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
- Mar 5, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996)
- Mar 3, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 177 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
- Feb 12, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Feb 12, 2025Introduced in House